{
  "id": 730881,
  "title": "JB hospital sees surge in Singapore patients using MediSave for treatment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/jb-hospital-sees-surge-in-singapore-patients-using-medisave-for-730881",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-13T03:25:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jb-hospital-surge-singapore-patients-using-medisave-6316341"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Singaporean patients using MediSave at Regency Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru has doubled. Approximately 90% of these patients are women, with maternity-related care and obstetrics and gynaecology services being the most common treatments. The hospital, which has been participating in the scheme since 2010, does not disclose the exact number of MediSave patients. Regency Specialist Hospital CEO Serena Yong noted that affordability and accessibility are key factors for patients seeking treatment across the Causeway. While treatment costs in Johor Bahru may be 10% cheaper than in Singapore, other factors such as quality, safety, and accessibility should also be considered. Patients should also factor in accommodation, time off work, and what MediSave will and will not cover overseas. With the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link opening in January 2027, cross-border healthcare could become even more accessible.",
  "summary": "About 90 per cent of the patients using MediSave at Regency Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru are women, with maternity-related care among the most common treatments.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "JB hospital sees surge in Singapore patients using MediSave for treatment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/jb-hospital-sees-surge-in-singapore-patients-using-medisave-for",
        "published": "2026-08-13T03:25:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}